This bill aims to significantly increase the number of school-based mental health services providers by establishing a competitive grant program. The program will award grants to eligible agencies, including high-need local educational agencies, educational service agencies, and State educational agencies, to support the recruitment, hiring, retention, and diversification of these crucial professionals. A high-need local educational agency is defined as one among the top 15 percent in the State based on poverty levels, and which does not meet specific student-to-provider ratios for school counselors (1:250), school psychologists (1:500), or school social workers (1:250). Grants will be awarded for periods of up to five years, with potential renewals, and the Secretary must ensure geographic diversity and prioritize high-need local educational agencies. Applicants must describe prevalent mental health concerns, current provider shortages, and their plan to recruit, hire, retain, or diversify providers, while ensuring services comply with privacy laws. Funds can be used for direct hiring of providers, implementing evidence-based practices to improve school climate, and various recruitment strategies such as salary stipends, relocation benefits, student loan repayment , or other financial incentives. Retention efforts may include these incentives, as well as ongoing professional development, induction, mentorship, and peer support. Grant recipients are required to contribute a 25 percent non-Federal matching fund and must use the funds to supplement, not supplant, existing non-Federal resources. Annual reports are mandated, detailing the number and demographics of providers hired or retained, changes in student-to-provider ratios, and reductions in provider attrition rates. Appropriations are authorized for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to carry out the program.